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About Me

I am a proficient Web Developer / Web Designer with 12 + years' experience in designing, programming, implementing, and supporting internet and web technologies; Extensive knowledge and wide ranging eI am a proficient Web Developer / Web Designer with 12 + years' experience in designing, programming, implementing, and supporting internet and web technologies; Extensive knowledge and wide ranging experience in front-end programming, and design, effectively summarizing complex projects needs into effective, streamlined, aesthetically pleasing, web sites within tight deadlines.

Work History

• Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation
• Web Developer / Web Designer
• June 2007 to May 2011

• * Design, manage, maintain and add new programming functionality to WECC and Focus on Energy Web sites using ASP, JavaScript, JQuery, and PHP, on traditional web server platforms and Content Management System tools.

  * Design, code, and test e-commerce newsletters and email marketing campaigns; analyze key sending variables and analytics.

  * Develop policies, procedures, standards and guidelines to train and manage in-house publishers and other business partners through the Content Management System for consistency and up-todate material within an expansive 11,000+ document web site.

  * Execute cross-browser QA testing and debugging, including Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, and Chrome to ensure consistent display and functionality.

• Wisconsin Sports Development Corporation
• Graphic Design & Web Site Manager
• April 2004 to June 2007

• * Managed and maintained the WSDC web presence, through multiple sports events and health program web sites.

  * Designed, produced and managed coordination of all print communications, marketing collateral and support material for these events.

  * Developed RFPs, worked with printers and other vendors to develop timelines and deadlines for marketing products. This reduced turnaround time from weeks to days.

  * Responsible for programming enhancements to the GOT SPORTS Web site, a consortium site for the Wisconsin Association of Convention and Visitors Bureau.

• World Book Publishing
• Webmaster
• September 2002 to April 2004

• * Used HTML/JavaScript/CSS to develop prototypes of online educational software for usability testing with parents and teachers. Assisted with defining test scripts, pre- and post-testing activities.

  * Managed development and implementation of new features for World Book Online Encyclopedia, worldbook.com, and other Intranet web sites.

  * Coordinated and managed usability and functional testing of all online and CD-ROM products.

  * Specified and designed Web page structures and templates to maintain consistency, integrity, and manageability of all company web sites.

  * Monitored all web sites for content and display issues. Assessed and resolved all issues while managing workflow improvements.

• World Book Publishing
• Production Coordinator
• October 2000 to September 2002

• * Managed redesign and conversion of worldbook.com from HTML to ASP.

  * Coordinated posting, maintaining, and archiving nearly 75,000 media elements from all World Book departments for World Book Online Encyclopedia, worldbook.com, and other Intranet Web sites.

  * Managed uniformity testing of monthly features on multiple platforms and browsers.

  * Served as department representative on a decision making board for Web site upgrades and schedules.

• World Book Publishing
• Web Links Editor
• April 1999 to October 2000

• * Established an inventory system to track and maintain over 75 years of historical material that resulted in an over 90% reduction in layout and programmatic errors.

  * Collaborated in developing database software for outside Web site inclusion within World Book products - doubling this database to over 13,000 sites.

  * Developed templates and conducted HTML training for editorial department.

  * Wrote and updated training manuals for department processes.

• World Book Publishing
• Cartographer
• June 1996 to April 1999

• * Coordinated map specifications and article layouts between editorial departments.

  * Created thematic layouts and templates for future map production resulting in a 100% increase of the World Book cartographic database.

  * Coordinated company sales force management system by designing and creating nation-wide sales territory maps and sales data tables.

  * Scheduled, proofread, and edited maps produced by outside vendors.

• MapPix/ZS Associates
• Cartographer
• June 1993 to June 1996

• * Managed map and database analysis projects from conception to completion.

  * Coordinated teams developing visual client presentations and summary reports within tight delivery schedules.

  * Established and maintained a company-wide data storage and recovery system.

  * Aided in development and testing of proprietary Geographical Information System (GIS) software - MapEdit.

• UW Cartographic Laboratory
• Cartographer
• June 1990 to June 1993

• * Managed and coordinated multiple simultaneous projects for thesis presentations and print publications.

  * Assisted in conversion of cartographic materials from traditional darkroom work to online graphic files and databases.

  * Instructed lab classes in basic cartographic methods and techniques.

Education

• University of Wisconsin - Madison
• Bachelor of Science, Cartography & GIS
• 1988 - 1993